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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,727.96, 35,533.62 and 14,979.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,727.96, 35,533.62 and 14,979.96 is: 22,433.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,727.96 : 35,533.62 = 14,979.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,727.96/35,533.62 = 14,979.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,727.96x = 35,533.62 × 14,979.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,727.96x = 532,292,206.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,292,206.26/23,727.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,433.12

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